As Salam Alaikom! I don't know in which forum should I categorize this thread. Since this is my first post, I'd rather put this in the "Acquaintance."
I am an Asian who wished to visit Egypt ever since I was in high school. I am deeply fascinated with your historical backrounds, and with that, had a high respect on your country.
Right now, I am in UAE holding a residence visa and working as a professional nurse in a reputable government hospital in here.
Still having a desire to visit and see your country, I requested for a week holiday MERELY FOR THAT REASON - that is, to visit Egypt. I planned to arrange my tour with a travel agency here but asked me to get a visa first from a consulate. So to speak, I went there with all the necessary documents required. I handed over my papers to the assigned personnel. He scanned over those documents and with a displeasing face, he looked at me and said " we don't give visa!" I pleaded him to tell me the reason (as I thought I had the right to know) but he didn't look at me anymore like he didn't hear me at all - a solid manifestation of disrespect. I repeated my question and again, without looking at my face, he simply said " because of your job."
That remark really surprised and annoyed me. What's wrong with my profession??
I have a bachelor's degree in nursing and I love my job. It's a noble and decent profession. Besides, I earn more than TEN (10) thousand dirhams a month now if that's what really matters. I have been to different countries but nobody has ever questioned my profession.
My respect to Egypt suddenly turned into dismay. That personnel's remark is a concrete proof of insult to the nurses like me. What harm can a one nurse do to Egypt? All I needed is to visit and spend my money in Egypt for a mere three days.
Until now, I don't find a logical answer on why nurses are denied of the visa to Egypt. The world has the right to know too. Or is it about racism? Well, that's another thing.
Any idea?
May God bless Egypt!
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